The Loading Dock

05/29/2026

Show update: The Back Shed String Band will be joined by Alive & Well on Sunday May 31st at 7p. The Back Shed String Band of Monroe, New Hampshire has been bringing lively bluegrass and classic country to audiences since 1997. Their sound blends traditional bluegrass energy with classic country favorites delivered with harmony vocals and a good sense of fun. Their easy-going stage presence keeps feet tapping and audiences singing along. The band features Mary Choate on guitar and vocals, Perry Williams on upright bass and vocals, David Choate on mandolin, Barry Moore on Dobro, and new favorite member, Dawn Russell on banjo and vocals. The Back Shed String Band delivers a great time for listeners of all ages.

The duo Alive and Well weave together tight vocal harmonies, with crisp, clean instrumentals and a unique sound pleasing audiences throughout Northern Vermont, and beyond. Tim Berry and Sue Derby take you on a musical road trip with songs from their longtime heroes. An eclectic mix of genres from country, folk, roots, Americana, Southern Rock, blues and bluegrass, delight from mountaintop wedding to backyard BBQ, concerts on the common, and brewpubs wherever their adventures take them !

05/29/2026

Fri 8p Sunny & upbeat punk/emo, alternative, pop-punk, face-melting psych-rock, indie rock from NEK and BVT

05/27/2026

Friday, May 29 at 8p — .dont.walk.band Sunny & upbeat punk/emo, alternative, pop-punk, face-melting psych-rock, indie rock from NEK/North Country and Burlington VT

05/27/2026

Friday June 19 at 7:30P MINC with Mothwoman — Soul/Pop/Indie Rock High School Bands from VT. MINC, a dynamic seven-piece soul/pop group brings an energetic, genre-blending performance. Joined by Mothwoman, an indie rock band from the NEK.

MINC, a dynamic seven-piece soul/pop group made up of Vermont high school students, brings an energetic, genre-blending performance to venues all around the state. MINC delivers a vibrant fusion of soul, funk, and pop, drawing inspiration from an eclectic mix of artists like Amy Winehouse, Stevie Wonder, Couch, Foo Fighters, and Snarky Puppy. Fronted by vocalist Satori Rossi and backed by a rotating cast of skilled youth instrumentalists, MINC is quickly becoming one of Vermont’s standout youth acts. They’re headed out on tour this summer and planning to record their first EP by the end of 2026.

Mothwoman is an indie rock band formed at St. Johnsbury Academy. They play both originals, written primarily by singer Raine Rashid and bassist Gray Cashin, as well as covers of everything ranging from Weezer to Peach Pit to Bill Withers. Lineup is Leo DeLucia on drums, Gray Cashin on bass, Linh Burns on guitar, and Raine Rashid on vocals.

05/27/2026

Hamell On Trial at The Dock on June 13!

05/24/2026

Fort Worth! Tonight! The Grackle Gallery. Spread the word! (Plus I leave
for a month long tour! Come on out and wish me Bon Voyage!)
Have a great day!

Sat May 23rd The Grackle Gallery- Ft Worth

Fri May 29 Lucky Dog Beacon NY
7:00 doors 7:30 show

Sat May 30th 443 Social Syracuse NY
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hamell-on-trial-at-the-443-social-club-tickets-1983786822789?aff=oddtdtcreator

Wed June 10- O’brien’s - Boston MA
w/Frank Gallagher and Will Bradford

Thur June 11- The Square Portland , ME w/Frank and Will

Fri June 12 -Hey Sailor, Searsport, Maine w/Frank and Will

Sat June 13 The Loading Dock Littleton NH w/Frank and Will

Wed June 17 The Orbit Room Bloomington Indiana

Fri June 19 Goblin Market Books Chicago Il 8:00 sharp

Fri July 10 Old Quarter Galveston Tx

Sat Sept 26 Henry House Concert Pacific Missouri

Sat Oct 31 Yard Dog Gallery Austin Tx
‘Austin Halloweird Party!’

Sun Dec 6 Oswego House Concert

05/24/2026

This is worth a read

Interesting column from Jay Craven in this weekend's The Caledonian-Record. Links to his column and the original Douglas McLennan (ArtsJournal.com) article in the comments.

05/22/2026

.sessions returns to The Dock on Friday, June 12 at 8p — Groove, jam, funk at its best! A super group of four musicians with a deep history of shared sonic exploration. Brandon Tarricone, Eric Reardon, Theo Brierley, and Derek Hayden are the forces behind this powerful music. This is no cover band, as they have a huge list of original material to prove it, yet they consistently jam in and out of clutch covers throughout their greatly varying shows. This approach takes audiences on a fresh musical journey each night by integrating in songs everyone loves, with their original material, from a huge, and always growing song book. Skunk's original material is often hailed by fans as being their favorite part of the show, but their play book is over 170 songs (and growing) whirling in and our of material by other artists/bands such as The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, David Bowie, Phish, The Talking Heads, The Band, The Neville Brothers, Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Dr. John, The Beatles, Crosby Stills and Nash and more. These gentleman perform in all different genres, hundreds of gigs a year, giving them a strong following and a platform to create their Jam/Rock/Roots/Blues music with their own creative distinction.

05/20/2026

This week & weekend at The Dock: Thurs 7p Adult Open Mic, Fri 6p Under 21 Open Mic, Sat 8p Thanya Iyer Tysk Tysk Task, Mothwoman, Sun 7p Metal, Sludge, Hardcore with Orthrus, Life Threat, Moral Injury, Hodge Podge, Dirt

05/18/2026

Oops, almost forgot to post this… This Thursday we are doing an 18+ open mic, it’s free and really fun. Our very own Christine Polito is hosting. Open to music, comedy, beats, interpretive dancing, lectures, rants, karaoke with your phone… It’s an open mic, open to all! We have mics, device connection to the PA, drum sets, a bass amp and various guitar amps to make set up easy. Sign up sheet is at the door, 10-15 minute time slots, if we have time at the end folks can go up twice.